Republic of Congo - Transitional support strategy

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Republic of Congo - Transitional support strategy (Anglais)

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Looking ahead, the key challenge for the Republic of Congo is to get out of the conflict trap - that is, to definitively break the cycle of conflict and impoverishment, by consolidating the political and economic recovery of the last couple of years... Voir la suite Looking ahead, the key challenge for the Republic of Congo is to get out of the conflict trap - that is, to definitively break the cycle of conflict and impoverishment, by consolidating the political and economic recovery of the last couple of years and transforming it into sustainable peace and broad-based economic growth. Throughout the 1990s, each lull in fighting has been followed by renewed violence within a few years. Although there has been considerable progress over the last years, such experience suggests that the situation remains fragile and that recent achievements could easily be overturned, if they are not rapidly consolidated. and Economic recovery is critical to break the cycle of conflict and poverty. Political economic issues are intrinsically linked - since the lack of economic opportunities breeds violence and conflict. Experience, both in Congo and in other post-conflict countries, shows that the early provision of "peace dividends" is key in fragile economic and social environments, and that the search for deep-rooted causes of conflict can be misleading, since the war has often transformed the political and social context. Research suggests that efforts must focus on a forward-looking agenda aimed at reviving economic growth (with adequate attention to both the sequencing of reforms and social policies) and tackling governance issues (both to improve service delivery and to diminish opportunities for rent-seeking behaviors). There is a broad consensus in Congo around a four-fold agenda of action to consolidate peace and economic recovery: (i) create jobs, through both economic growth and diversification, to provide incomes and opportunities and to stabilize marginalized groups, especially among the youth; (ii) improve and reposition the public sector, to break away with the legacy of the past while carefully managing the population's expectations and frustrations; (iii) mitigate short- and medium-term risks to the social environment; and (iv) increase resources for stability and development, in particular by easing the debt burden. This document is organized as follows: It starts with a brief discussion of recent developments in Congo in Part A. Part B takes stock of the implementation o f the 2001 TSS, discussing progress to date and summarizing some o f the key lessons learned along the way. Part C outlines a strategic agenda for the years to come as it emerges from consultations with Congolese stakeholders, discussing key challenges and strategic priorities. Part D proposes a strategy for Bank support and a new assistance program for the next two years. Réduire

Date du document 2003/08/08
Type de document Stratégie d'appui transitoire;
Numéro du rapport 26566
Volume 1
Total Volume(s) 1
Pays Congo, République du;
Région Afrique;
Date de publication 2010/07/01
Titre du rapport Republic of Congo - Transitional support strategy
Mots clé
oil sector;responsibility for service delivery;Exposure to External Shocks;millennium development goal;Financial Management System;national oil company;public resource ... Voir la suite
Langue Anglais
Numéro d'identification CG-Congo, Republic - Transition Support Strategy -- P082895;
Thèmes Réduction de la pauvreté;
Sous-thèmes Forêts et foresterie; Foresterie; Sida VIH; Ressources côtières et marines; Santé de l’adolescent; Maladies transmissibles; Lèpre; Emploi et chômage; Énergie et ressources naturelles; Inégalités; Conflit armé;
Unité propriétaire AFCC2 WB OFF:KINSH, ZR/BI/CG/CAR (AFCC2)
Version Type Final
Gamme de produits Stratégie d'aide-pays

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